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When Do We Move a Contempt Action in a Family Law Matter? – Part 1
Often, courts make final orders on custody and access. Many times, one of the parties do not follow the order of the Court.
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Sep 18, 20193 min read
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How to write an Affidavit
I am sometimes asked in Court about the quality of an affidavit that a client / affiant swears to. The affidavit is a sworn statement ...
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Sep 4, 20193 min read
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Can my children get a lawyer?
The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (sometimes referred to as an “OCL”) may be asked to become involved in any custody or access disputes pu
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Aug 15, 20193 min read
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Your rights as an accused to a trial within a reasonable time
According to Section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms “Any person charged with an offence has the right…to be tried with
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Jul 11, 20193 min read
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URGENT MOTIONS BEFORE CASE CONFERENCE:
Recently, in the case of L.A.S. v. G.F., 2019 ONCJ, 308, the Honorable Justice Zisman had the opportunity to go into this issue in detail.
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Jul 3, 20197 min read
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Are mothers more likely to be awarded custody than fathers? A question from locals in Port Elgin.
As a Family Law lawyer, I often hear people comment that mothers are almost always granted custody of the children over the father...
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May 23, 20193 min read
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The Police Wrongfully Obtained Evidence to Charge Me – What Now?
As a criminal lawyer, I often have locals in the Port Elgin, Kincardine and Owen Sound areas question the legality of evidence against...
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Apr 25, 20192 min read
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Dying Without A Will
There are many misconceptions floating around about what happens when someone dies without a will, also referred to dying “intestate”. It...
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Apr 11, 20194 min read
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Custody – What are my options?
After separating, one of the most commonly asked questions is “What about the children?”. Custody is broken down into two main components...
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Jan 17, 20194 min read
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